Purchase Ledger Administrator (Part Time)

Northumberland, England, United Kingdom

11/25/2024

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For over 50 years, Hitachi Construction Machinery (UK) has been a leading provider of construction equipment and solutions, renowned for excellence and innovation. With a global presence and commitment to sustainability, we deliver top-quality machinery that empowers our customers to succeed.

We are recruiting a Purchase Ledger Administrator (Part Time) at our Head Office in Hebburn who will play a crucial role within our Finance team by maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring timely payment processing. This is a temporary 12-month role, based on 30 hours per week .

Benefits & Rewards

• 24 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + option to purchase up to an additional 5 days
• Company Pension Scheme
• Critical Illness Cover
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Death in Service
• Benefits Hub
• Cycle to Work Scheme
  
  

Responsibilities

• Receive and process a high volume of purchase invoices promptly and accurately.
• Resolve discrepancies or issues with invoices.
• Set up new supplier accounts.
• Maintaining positive relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Resolving queries both internally and externally around supplier invoices.
• Ensuring effective communication with suppliers to mitigate stoppages to supply.
• Advise the Treasury team on any payments to be included on the BACS run.
• Verify payment details such as bank account information and payment method.
• Reconcile payments with outstanding invoices and vendor statements.
• Reconcile supplier statements, raising queries & requesting missing invoices from suppliers.
• Investigate and address any reconciling items or outstanding balances in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate records of reconciliations and adjustments made.
• Perform other clerical administration duties across the organisation as and when required.
• Accurately input Petty Cash expenses onto Annata (Accounting system).
• Carry out general filing duties - electronically where possible.
  
  

Essential

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• GCSE Maths and English (Grade A B).
• Demonstrable experience in similar role, minimum of 2 years experience.
• Strong IT skills, proficient with applications such as MS Office.
• Excellent time management skills, being a forward thinker with the capability to plan ahead.
• Strong communication skills with an excellent telephone manner.
• Strong organisational and planning skills in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

Preferred

• Accounts background.
• Experience of working in the construction, manufacturing or similar industry.
• The ability to build rapport quickly with colleagues and customers.
  
  

Why Should You Apply?

By joining HCMUK as a Purchase Ledger Administrator, youd be aligning yourself with a business that is at the forefront of the construction machinery industry!

This opportunity presents an invaluable opportunity for personal and professional growth, as you would be part of a team that is shaping the future of construction technology and practices.

We offer competitive salaries to reflect market rates, and provide an unbeatable benefits package to our staff which promotes a strong work-life balance, training and development opportunities alongside health and wellbeing initiatives.

If youre looking for a company that is passionate about their staff as well as customer satisfaction look no further! Your journey starts here

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Canteen
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount
  
  

Schedule

• Day shift
  
  

Work Location: In person